DC Area Moms

Know an amazing local non-profit (like Rosie Riveters)? Nominate them to be featured here!  Founded in 2015, Rosie Riveters is a Northern Virginia nonprofit that equips and empowers preschool through middle-school aged girls from diverse backgrounds to be strong, confident,...

I love going to the movies. The smell of popcorn, the quiet darkness, a moment to be entertained. I also love taking my kids to the movies. Yes, I will admit, 90 minutes of a semi-break is the dream....

I'm going to be real with you. I did not read the book How to Talk so Little Kids will Listen. Audiobooks are sometimes easier when you have kids. I engaged in one of my book club cheats and listened to...

The month of August is full of emotional changes as the summer begins to wrap up and families look towards the beginning of a new school year. For many children, this is a time of great excitement worth celebrating....

I’ve only been camping twice in the last 15 years and I have never been camping with kids, which makes me the very last person you should ask about taking your family camping. But don’t worry, I interviewed my...

Female-run startup Shoott is back with a fresh newly expanded schedule of their signature Insta-worthy 30-minute outdoor photo sessions in the D.C. area. Get your family, friends, kids, partner (or just come solo!) and enjoy a free photo shoot...

I'm writing this post from an airplane. It is my first flight since February 2020. Pre-pandemic, I traveled all of the time for both work and fun. As I sit in my seat recapping the last few hours, I...

Are you wondering how you can best support a breastfeeding mom? Breastfeeding doesn't always come easy and support is essential in the early days of forming a breastfeeding relationship. Each baby is so unique and a mom's prior experience...

My daughter asked me a couple weeks ago whether I could take off the summer to play with her.  I laughed and said no.  I told her that I needed and wanted to work.  That made me reflect on...

Have you ever wondered how difficult is it to ice dye your own T-shirt? You are not alone! I wanted to try DIY T-shirt Ice Dye for ages. And today, I am going to show you how to do...

What is Eid and how to we celebrate Eid? Last Tuesday, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha. It is the second major holiday in the Muslim tradition, and it is a very special time in our home. Eid Al-Adha (The...

Have you considered a DC staycation? I'm sure many of you can relate to this: my husband and I were in desperate need of a change of scenery. But compared to what seemed like everyone else, the thought of...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Chelsey Christensen! Each month we will feature...

Are you dreaming of a getaway now that life is returning to normal? Do you wish you could magically transport yourself to a vacation destination without the hassle of navigating through the airport with tons of luggage, car seats,...